Lowell School vs Sunnyside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 373 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Sunnyside School
Havre · Public elementary · Grades K–8
354 students
| Measure | Lowell School Missoula, Montana | Sunnyside School Havre, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 267 | #238 of 267 |
| National rank | #38339 of 50,301 | #40956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 354 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Missoula | Havre |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 26.2).
- •Sunnyside School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Sunnyside School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Lowell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 99.2%).
- •Lowell School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 23.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lowell School better than Sunnyside School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell School ranks higher (30.3 vs 26.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lowell School and Sunnyside School?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Havre in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell School: 354. Sunnyside School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell School and Sunnyside School rank in Montana?
Lowell School is 223rd of 267 and Sunnyside School is 238th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).